Anna Delvey, the infamous socialite turned convicted con artist, made headlines again on the September 24 episode of Dancing with the Stars. After being eliminated from season 33, her terse response when asked about her experience on the show shocked her partner Ezra Sosa and caused an uproar among the audience.
Delvey’s one-word dismissal surprises Sosa
During the elimination, host Julianne Hough asked Delvey what she would take away from her time on the show. In true Delvey fashion, she coolly responded with a single word: “Nothing.” Her partner, Ezra Sosa, looked visibly surprised and raised his eyebrows at her directness. While Hough laughed it off, the rest of the cast gathered to say their goodbyes, with fellow contestants Alan Bersten and Dwight Howard hugging Delvey and Sosa.
Controversial cast and drama surrounding the ankle bracelet
Delvey’s appearance on Dancing with the Stars was marked by controversy from the start. Many questioned her participation in the show due to her criminal past, having been convicted of grand theft and fraud in 2019. Despite this, she invoked her notorious past and even wore a rhinestone-encrusted ankle bracelet after receiving special permission from ICE to participate. Delvey’s legal troubles, including house arrest and pending deportation proceedings, only further fueled the public’s divided opinion about her participation.
Sosa reveals Delvey’s problems with backlash
Before her elimination, Sosa expressed surprise on TikTok at the level of negativity Delvey faced after her first episode. He shared that Delvey was deeply affected by the online backlash and was found crying in the bathroom after reading harsh comments. Sosa’s genuine support was in sharp contrast to Delvey’s hard shell, which her friend, actress Julia Fox, described as a defense mechanism during the episode.
In her final dance, Sosa choreographed a playful quickstep to KT Tunstall’s “Suddenly I See,” poking fun at Delvey’s famously aloof demeanor. But in the end, it was Delvey’s brusque parting words that cemented her public image – cool, distant and uncompromising. While Dancing with the Stars continues without her, Delvey remains a fascinating figure, leaving behind another memorable, if brief, chapter in her controversial life.
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